Patent

Japanese Toy Maker Wins Appeal to Continue Patent Dispute Over Toddler Tub Design

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Tokyo, Japan – In a notable legal turnaround, a Japanese toymaker succeeded on Tuesday in convincing a panel of Federal Circuit judges to reconsider a patent case involving a toy tub designed for toddlers. The decision came after the judges determined that a Rhode Island federal judge had inaccurately defined a crucial patent claim in the original ruling. The case centers on a dispute over a specialized patent, which describes the design and functionality of a toy tub. The item, intended for young children, has been the subject of legal scrutiny after the Japanese company … Read more

Eli Lilly Joins Lawsuit to Defend Drug Patent Against Compounding Pharmacies Amid FDA Regulatory Dispute

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Washington, D.C. — Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has entered the legal fray by filing a motion on January 1 to join a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision regarding the manufacturing of generic versions of GLP-1 drugs, such as those Lilly markets under the names Mounjaro and Zepbound. The company asserts significant stakes in the ongoing legal battle over whether compounding pharmacies may continue creating generics previously necessitated by drug shortages. The initial lawsuit was launched in October by the Outsourcing Facilities Association and FarmaKeio Custom Compounding, a Texas-based compounding pharmacy. … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Apple, Awards $250 Million in Smartwatch Patent Dispute Against Masimo

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In a significant legal victory, Apple Inc. has been awarded a $250 million jury verdict against Masimo Corp., a medical technology company that had accused the tech giant of infringing on its patents related to smartwatch technology. The decision was reached in Wilmington, Delaware, marking a crucial moment in the ongoing disputes over technology and intellectual property rights in the burgeoning field of wearable devices. The jury found that Apple did not infringe on Masimo’s patents, a decision that underscores the intense competition and high stakes in the market for health-focused technology products. Masimo had … Read more

Netlist Triumphs Again: Jury Awards $118 Million in Patent Infringement Case Against Samsung

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Marshall, Texas — In a significant legal victory, Netlist has been awarded $118 million in damages after a federal jury found Samsung guilty of patent infringement. The case, decided in the Eastern District of Texas, marks the third victory this year for the California-based company, famed for its innovations in computer memory technology. The lawsuit, led by lawyers from Irell & Manella in Los Angeles and Marshall-based McKool Smith, concluded last week when jurors sided with Netlist, determining that Samsung had willfully infringed on three of Netlist’s patents. This decision could lead presiding U.S. District … Read more